About PEQYX
Putnam Focused International Equity Fund Class Y is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund actively selects stocks from both developed and emerging markets, targeting high-quality businesses that are trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value. As a foreign large blend fund, it typically holds a concentrated portfolio, with a notable portion of assets allocated to its top holdings across diverse sectors such as technology, financial services, industrials, and communication services. The fund aims to balance risk and return by maintaining a focused yet diversified international strategy, making it relevant for investors seeking exposure to global equity markets beyond U.S. borders. Notable features include institutional share class characteristics, an expense ratio aligned with industry peers, and a history dating back to 2002, reinforcing its established presence in the market. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the MSCI AC World ex USA Index, and it regularly distributes dividends to its shareholders.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PEQYX
Share Class Class Y Shares
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
PEQYX had a total return of 29.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.21%.
